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Wage-theft claim: Stella needs $3,950 before the deadline
Help Stella cover the fees of a wage-theft claim so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,950. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at a local immigrant rights clinic has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,950 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,000
• Filing and biometrics fees: $690
• Certified translations and document copies: $175
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Stella
Updates from Stella
We're at 59% thanks to 58 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
We're at 31% thanks to 30 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
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wishing you the best, Stella. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Stay strong, Stella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Keep going, Stella. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Nashik
Rooting for you, Stella. Looking forward to the next update. All the best